The Vault Disney Podcast

Jump aboard the peach and join the adventure as we discuss Tim Burton's James and the Giant Peach! A surprising gem tucked into the Disney lineup, we have fun talking about our favorite parts and the surprising heart behind this funny little (giant?) film!If you enjoy our podcast, please tell a friend, rate us, or leave us a review! You can also learn more or contact the show at vaultdisneypodcast.home.blog! You can also join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/zNpBGeTpb7!

We've finally made it to Pixar! Join us in this episode to discuss the first-ever computer-animated film, Toy Story, and admire Pixar's marketing genius of making a movie directly about the merch! Don't be an uncultured swine!If you enjoy our podcast, please tell a friend, rate us, or leave us a review! You can also learn more or contact the show at vaultdisneypodcast.home.blog!

And we're back! Probably! Hopefully! This week we're painting with the colors of the wind as we dive into Disney's Pocahontas. Join us for discussions of the lovely music, beautiful animation, and problematic storytelling!If you enjoy our podcast, please tell a friend, rate us, or leave us a review! You can also learn more or contact the show at vaultdisneypodcast.home.blog!

And we're back in the Disney Renaissance to discuss one of the goofiest and most 90's movies we've ever seen: A Goofy Movie! We're joined by our longtime friend and listener, Rebecca, to dig into this cute story of a beloved Disney character trying to connect with his teenage son in the '90s when parents weren't allowed to be cool.If you enjoy our podcast, please tell a friend, rate us, or leave us a review! You can also learn more or contact the show at vaultdisneypodcast.home.blog!

We're back! Steeped in decades of Fantasy and Role-playing tropes, does Onward stand up to the passionate scrutinizing of a husband and wife team that actually does play D&D, thank you very much!? Find out on this long belated episode of the Vault Disney Podcast!If you enjoy our podcast, please tell a friend, rate us, or leave us a review! You can also learn more or contact the show at vaultdisneypodcast.home.blog!

Be prepared...for the Lion King! Join Erik, Victoria, and our friend Blayke to talk about one of Disney's most well-known and beloved classics as we discuss music, Shakespeare, humor, and villainy in this week's episode! We just can't wait...for you to give us a listen!If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us and leave us a review! You can also learn more or contact the show at vaultdisneypodcast.home.blog!

Join us for some Arabian Nights as we take One Jump into a Whole New World with Prince Ali! We're talking Disney's (animated) Aladdin this week, digging into the tightly wound plot, beautifully developed character motivations, and dance-worthy Menken tunes. It's quite a romp, so join us for some fun! You ain't never heard a podcast like us!If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us and leave us a review! You can also learn more or contact the show at vaultdisneypodcast.home.blog!

It is with deepest pride and greatest pleasure that we take a peek into a tale as old as time, the beautiful love story between a beautiful, bookish girl and a cursed beast, a story which definitely does not feature Stockholm Syndrome (no, hush, you can't convince me). Join us for a discussion of the movie's charm, solid plotting, and the fascinating portrayal of Gaston along with our favorite classic Menken/Ashman tunes!If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us and leave us a review! You can also learn more or contact the show at vaultdisneypodcast.home.blog!

G'day mate! This week the VDP is heading to the outback to wrangle crocs and stop poachers. Join us for a beautiful story of courage as a young boy stands up for the life of a mother eagle which is then ruined by the addition of Bianca, Bernard, and a very weird love triangle. Let's be honest: no shrimp, no barbies...what kind of Australian movie is this anyway?If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us and leave us a review! You can also learn more or contact the show at vaultdisneypodcast.home.blog!

Today we're taking a look back at the apparently contentious animated Disney films of the 1980's! Join us as we discuss trends and thoughts on the 80's films, our excitement for the upcoming 90's films, and flabbergasted confusion at how we can disagree so heavily with our Oliver & Company-loving listeners!If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us and leave us a review! You can also learn more or contact the show at vaultdisneypodcast.home.blog!

We've finally made it to the Renaissance! And the waiting has paid off because we've got a long, packed episode full of Little Mermaid discussion and appreciation (because let's be real, we loved it). From Ariel's teased 80's bangs to Triton's struggle with single parenthood, it's an undersea adventure this week!Special guest appearance by our own little resident redhead!If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us and leave us a review! You can also learn more or contact the show at vaultdisneypodcast.home.blog!

We're showing off our street saviore faire this week as we tackle the penultimate Disney film of the 80's, Oliver & Company! Join us for terrible puns, childhood stories, and Billy Joel bewilderment! It's an absitively posolutely fun time!If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us and leave us a review! You can also learn more or contact the show at vaultdisneypodcast.home.blog!

This week we're heading to Baker Street with Sher- I mean Basil the Great Mouse Detective himself! Join the Vault Disney team and special guest Katelyn in a deep discussion of everything tangentially related to this film: Sherlock Holmes, London, 80's Disney films...you get the picture. It's elementary, my dear listener.If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us and leave us a review! You can also learn more or contact the show at vaultdisneypodcast.home.blog!

We're finally back on schedule! We're kicking off the start of the Eisner era with 1985's The Black Cauldron, the movie that Disney tried really hard to forget. Forgettable characters meet an awesome backdrop and villain for a perfectly middling storytelling adventure. Roll for initiative, adventurers!If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us and leave us a review! You can also learn more or contact the show at vaultdisneypodcast.home.blog!

We're back to our regular schedule with 1982's TRON, a film about computers, AI, and programming. But don't go getting the wrong idea that this film carries any deep messages about...well, anything. Just try to keep up with this weird, hard-to-follow neon adventure. You'll be fine.If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us and leave us a review! You can also learn more or contact the show at vaultdisneypodcast.home.blog!

The Sequel Trilogy has ended: Let's talk about that! We break down our thoughts on the newest Star Wars film (hint: we enjoyed it) and talk about all the questionable bits that didn't quite make sense (hint: it's a lot). Katelyn joins us once again for this extra-long, SPOILER-FILLED (you've been warned) Rise of Skywalker review episode! WARNING: This episode is rated PG-13 because we have a few swears.If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us and leave us a review! You can also learn more or contact the show at vaultdisneypodcast.home.blog!

We've been to the theater a lot recently, so here's our breakdown of the newest Disney animated film: Frozen II! Katelyn joins us (in person!) to discuss the things we liked, the things we didn't, and the things that are clearly included for merchandising purposes (here's looking at you, salamander dude).If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us and leave us a review! You can also learn more or contact the show at vaultdisneypodcast.home.blog!

We've binged all the Star Wars films, and we're going to see Rise of Skywalker TONIGHT, so we've recorded a few predictions before we go! As we haven't yet seen the film, this is spoiler-free, though we do discuss things seen in trailers. Whether you've seen the film or haven't yet, this should be a fun look into our thoughts before seeing the movie! We'll see you all on the other side. May the Force be with you.If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us and leave us a review! You can also learn more or contact the show at vaultdisneypodcast.home.blog!

We're back, and this time we're talking about one of Disney's saddest and most depressing films, the Fox and the Hound! He was a fox. He was a hound. Can I make it any more obvious? Fox wants to play, but Hound likes to hunt...I can't be more blunt. Join us for our first foray into the Disney films of the 80's!If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us and leave us a review! You can also learn more or contact the show at vaultdisneypodcast.home.blog!

Today we look back at the animated Disney films of the 1970's and reflect on all their accomplishments, like putting 70's ballads where they don't belong and creating the perfect role for Sterling Holloway.If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us and leave us a review! You can also learn more or contact the show at vaultdisneypodcast.home.blog!*Note: A comment has been edited out of the feedback portion of this episode because we were making fun of the name "Passamaquoddy" from Pete's Dragon, and we have since learned that this is actually the name of a Native American people. The comment was rude, if unintentional, and we sincerely apologize for the disrespect. If you'd like to learn more about the Passamaquoddy people, you can visit www.passamaquoddy.com.

This week we're imagining dragons and fighting off demi-Gogans with Disney's 1970's classic, Pete's Dragon! We're talking music (there's a lot), animation (there's a little), and 70's hokiness as we break down our thoughts on the film. Join us for a musical and imaginary romp through live-actiomation!If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us and leave us a review! You can also learn more or contact the show at vaultdisneypodcast.home.blog!*Note: A comment has been edited out of the feedback portion of this episode because we were making fun of the name "Passamaquoddy" from Pete's Dragon, and we have since learned that this is actually the name of a Native American people. The comment was rude, if unintentional, and we sincerely apologize for the disrespect. If you'd like to learn more about the Passamaquoddy people, you can visit www.passamaquoddy.com.

We're flying down to the bayou this week with The Rescuers, the spunky team of Eva Gabor and her sidekick who somehow manages to do the same caliber of work despite being a terrified, superstitious janitor. Two alligators and one fight with Great Value Cruella later, and we suddenly have an adopted orphan. Come for the cute animals, run away from the badly misplaced 70's ballads.If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us and leave us a review! You can also learn more or contact the show at vaultdisneypodcast.home.blog!

We're heading deep into the Hundred Acre Wood this week to meet up with Christopher Robin and his stuffed-with-fluff friends! Join us for a weirdly analytical delve into Winnie the Pooh and what makes these stories so charming and timeless. Thanks for noticing us!If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us and leave us a review! You can also learn more or contact the show at vaultdisneypodcast.home.blog!

In honor of Halloween this week, we're taking a spoooky detour and talking about a Disney classic and childhood favorite of ours: Hocus Pocus! Join us for some toil and trouble to celebrate Halloween in this special bonus episode!If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us and leave us a review! You can also learn more or contact the show at vaultdisneypodcast.home.blog!

This week takes a jaunt into the village of Nottingham to discover the daring, nerve, and chivalry of Disney's Robin Hood! If you've ever wanted to watch a Disney version of The Princess Bride with a cast of anthropomorphized animals, this is about as close as you'll ever get! Honestly, we're just so excited to have a sturdy plot structure to discuss this time....the clever, funny dialogue is just a delightful bonus! Grab a spot of ale, suspend your disbelief, and have some fun with us!If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us and leave us a review! You can also learn more or contact the show at vaultdisneypodcast.home.blog!

This week, we're flying into another magical nanny story with Bedknobs & Broomsticks! Join us for a discussion of delightful casting, questionable storytelling, and the continuing wonders of the Sherman Brothers. Tap the episode three times and make a quarter-turn to the left for best results.If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us and leave us a review! You can also learn more or contact the show at vaultdisneypodcast.home.blog!

We're pouncing into the Aristocats this week to talk about some fine feline fun! Join us this week for a fun discussion of music, voice acting, and adorable kids! Get on the level, cool cat, and give us a listen!If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us and leave us a review! You can also learn more or contact the show at vaultdisneypodcast.home.blog!

Time to look back an reflect on the Disney films from the 1960s! We only have 4 films this time, and while our Decade Awards may be a tad predictable, we've also included some discussion of trends we're seeing throughout the decades and some feedback from listeners and social media followers! We've had a groovy time in the 60's, and we're looking forward to what lies ahead!If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us and leave us a review! You can also learn more or contact the show at vaultdisneypodcast.home.blog!

Today we dive deep, deep into the unforgiving jungles of India to meet a pack of wolves raised by a boy, a bear, a snake, some elephants, a snake, and a group of wannabe monkey monarchs. Let's hope a pretty girl doesn't walk by and spoil all the fun!If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us and leave us a review! You can also learn more or contact the show at vaultdisneypodcast.home.blog!

Wind's in the east...mist comin' in...seems our Mary Poppins episode is about to begin! We're having a jolly holiday with Mary (and our special guest, Blayke) this week to discuss one of our favorite films in the Disney canon: Mary Poppins! Join us for a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious time (yes, well done, you said it)! We love to laugh, we're never cross, and we don't need sugar to help this lovely movie go down!If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us and leave us a review! You can also learn more or contact the show at vaultdisneypodcast.home.blog!

This week's episode takes a dive into the relationship between predator and prey- I mean the Disney classic, The Sword in the Stone. Arthur is destined to become King of England, so Merlin sets out to teach him some life lessons about breaking squirrels' hearts and letting others rescue you from danger. That's the message, right? Join us for a discussion of this somewhat perplexing film full of ideas that were, perhaps, before their time. There's a sword, it's in a stone, and we're not sure why.If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us and leave us a review! You can also learn more or contact the show at vaultdisneypodcast.home.blog!

Puppies, puppies everywhere! Erik is out this week, so Victoria and Katelyn delve into dalmatian dots and devilish divas to discuss Disney's 101 Dalmatians. Join us for a breakdown of the new xeroxing animation process, thoughts on Cruella's background (and her killer theme song), and Victoria's detailed explanation as to why The Aristocats is better (it totally is). Drop by for a spot, give us a listen, and leave a review! It's marvelous, perfectly marvelous!If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us and leave us a review! You can also learn more or contact the show at vaultdisneypodcast.home.blog!

Ring a-ding-ding! It's time for another Disney Decade Review! This time we're tackling the five films of the fabulous fifties, featuring some of the most beloved Disney classics. Join us for a breakdown of our thoughts, our Disney Decade Awards, and some feedback from listeners (proving we are not just podcasting into the uncaring internet void)! It's the living end, ya dig?If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us and leave us a review! You can also learn more or contact the show at vaultdisneypodcast.home.blog!

We're talking about Sleeping Beauty this week, one of Disney's most beautiful and iconic films! Victoria's friend Rachel joins us to discuss gorgeous animation, plot conveniences, and fairies who just cannot make a logical decision to save Aurora's life. It's the 14th century, and we're marrying peasants who are secretly royalty. #TeamBlueDressIf you enjoy our podcast, please rate us and leave us a review! You can also learn more or contact the show at vaultdisneypodcast.home.blog!

Ahh Lady and the Tramp...that charming love story of a gal from the nice part of town and a guy from the wrong side of the tracks, both finding love in unexpected places...like the back alley of an Italian restaurant. Oh, did we mention they're dogs? If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us and leave us a review! You can also learn more or contact the show at vaultdisneypodcast.home.blog!

Come Trip a Little List Fantastic with us in our new Podcast series! In the second episode, Victoria and special guest Katelyn discuss some dearly beloved Disney parents and the questionable decisions that gave us Disney plots. We talk about parents who tried and failed and parents who didn't try hard enough and break down just why Disney tends to kill them all off (spoiler: they ruin things). It turns out that Mother does not always know best.If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us and leave us a review! You can also learn more or contact the show at vaultdisneypodcast.home.blog!

In our very first Trip a Little List Fantastic episode, Blayke and I had a long conversation that went very off-topic. We discussed Hans from Frozen as a villain and some of our issues with Frozen as a whole. During this conversation, I also explained my sort-of theory of how Disney films have functioned and changed over the years. I cut all of this from the episode because it was off-topic and long, but since it was a pretty good explanation, I wanted to include it here for anyone who might be interested in hearing what I have to say. This will probably come up in a later episode at some point as I refine my thoughts as we watch through the films.If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us and leave us a review! You can also learn more or contact the show at vaultdisneypodcast.home.blog!

This episode is all about the boy who never grew up, Peter Pan! That's right, he stayed a child forever, with a total lack of empathy or care for other people...who needs adult things like that, right?If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us and leave us a review! You can also learn more or contact the show at vaultdisneypodcast.home.blog!

We've come a long way, and we've finally made it to our favorite Disney film. Join us for discussion, quotes, and character impressions that Victoria has been doing since she was 14 as we break down just why we love this film so much that we named our daughter after the title character. We're in a world of our own, and we invite you to come along!If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us and leave us a review! You can also learn more or contact the show at vaultdisneypodcast.home.blog!

In this episode, we talk about one of Disney's most popular and enduring classics, Cinderella! It's like if Snow White had a personality and a singing voice NOT designed to break glass.If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us and leave us a review! You can also learn more or contact the show at vaultdisneypodcast.home.blog!

We've made it through the 40's! Join us for this special decade review as we reflect on our film-watching journey through the Golden Age of Disney and discuss some overall thoughts, changing opinions, and what we enjoyed most about this era of Disney films (hint: It's not Three Caballeros).If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us and leave us a review! You can also learn more or contact the show at vaultdisneypodcast.home.blog!

It's Little House on the Prairie meets Michael Bay in this classic Disney film where, surprisingly, the crotchety religious woman is the most sensible character. Join us as we discuss our last film of the 40's! Thanks so much for listening!If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us and leave us a review! You can also learn more or contact the show at vaultdisneypodcast.home.blog!

In this episode we learn how bears show affection and why you shouldn't sell real estate in a bar. Typical Disney, really. Thanks so much for stopping by, and we hope you enjoy the episode!If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us and leave us a review! You can also learn more or contact the show at vaultdisneypodcast.home.blog!

After 9 years, we finally have the film no one asked for but everyone's going to watch anyway! Join us this week for emotional damage and existential crises as we delve into some intense and complicated feelings on 2019's Toy Story 4!If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us and leave us a review! You can also learn more or contact the show at vaultdisneypodcast.home.blog!

Come Trip a Little List Fantastic with us in our new Podcast series! In this inaugural episode, Victoria and special guest Blayke dig into the Disney villains to rank our top 10 favorite baddies. We discuss what makes these characters villainous and what makes their villainy so appealing. From villain songs to violent deaths, drop by to dish on these delightful Disney devils. Stick with us and you'll never go hungry again!If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us and leave us a review! You can also learn more or contact the show at vaultdisneypodcast.home.blog!

This week, we're baseball bailing, bustle bumping, and bonnet betrothing as we make our way through the myriad of shorts that make up Make Mine Music (1946) and Melody Time (1948). Join us for some dark Disney shorts and fun southern accents as we discuss our love of the Andrews Sisters and question literally everything about Pecos Bill.If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us and leave us a review! You can also learn more or contact the show at vaultdisneypodcast.home.blog!

In this special bonus episode, we review the newly released live-action remake of 1992's Aladdin! Join us for a discussion of great character arcs, iffy CGI, and questionable use of slow-mo.If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us and leave us a review! You can also learn more or contact the show at vaultdisneypodcast.home.blog!

It's time for more Disney propaganda! This time it's not about what a happy family the Disney animators are, but instead about the tactical advantages of long-range bombing during WWII. It's actually a lot better than it sounds. The movie, not the bombing. Katelyn returns as a special guest!If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us and leave us a review! You can also learn more or contact the show at vaultdisneypodcast.home.blog!

In today's episode, we tackle two short, related films. One of which is a heartfelt and inspired look at Latin America and the other is about Donald Duck trying to get a human mate. It was a weird 70 minutes, guys.If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us and leave us a review! You can also learn more or contact the show at vaultdisneypodcast.home.blog!

Special guest and personal friend Katelyn joins us as we review Disney's classic, Bambi. Is it as sad as they say? Will it make me a vegetarian? What the heck is twitterpating? ALL WILL BE REVEALED!If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us and leave us a review! You can also learn more or contact the show at vaultdisneypodcast.home.blog!

Join us this week in our review of Dumbo, that adorable little elephant who tried so hard and got so far, but in the end, he only flies for about 10 seconds. Plus his little mouse friend named....named....uh...Jiminy Cricket the Second. There are also pink elephants in here somewhere and we really, REALLY don't know why.If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us and leave us a review! You can also learn more or contact the show at vaultdisneypodcast.home.blog!